Operations Excellence Manager at PG Consulting Limited

PG Consulting Limited - Our client is a leading player in the manufacturing sector, committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. They are expanding their team and are recruiting a qualified and experienced candidate to lead operations at their Ajaokuta Plant in the capacity below:

Job Title: Operations Excellence Manager

Location: Ajaokuta, Kogi State
Reporting To: Factory Head

Job Summary

• We are a leading player in the manufacturing sector, committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainability.
• We are expanding our team and looking for a qualified and experienced Ops Excellence Manager to lead operations at our Ajaokuta Plant.
• The role is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and improvement of mechanical systems within heavy equipment, specifically Cat excavators, pay loaders, trucks, and forklifts.
• This includes troubleshooting and maintaining the machinery to optimise performance, reduce downtime, and increase longevity.

Experience & Key Responsibilities

• Should have good exposure to the manufacturing footprint across the process
• Should have exposure to tools for OPS Excellence like Six Sigma, Fishbone, Gantt Chart, etc
• Should come from an engineering background.
• Should have an analytic mindset,
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all machinery to ensure optimal performance and reduce downtime.
• Use diagnostic tools and software (e.g., CAT ET) to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic failures. Apply root cause analysis to resolve recurring issues and prevent future failures.
• Experience working with construction, mining, or logistics equipment, specifically Cat-brand machines like excavators, pay loaders, Sinotrucks, and Toyota/Liuogong forklifts.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to non-engineering personnel, including operators, technicians, and management.
• Supervisory and team management skills is a must.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing/automobile environment
• Strong computer skills
• Analytical mindset with a techno-commercial approach
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Proficient in English
• Languages Preferred: English (Fluency required)
• Should have good Excel knowledge and exposure to fleet/service management solutions.

Salary
Very Attractive.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should send their application with a copy of their CV to: jobs@pgconsultingng.com using job title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted